SeasonMapSkardu (Baltistan) weather in January
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January in Skardu: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — not the time — well below freezing.
#12 of 12 months in Skardu · #1272 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Skardu climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -7°C / 19°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 7°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Rainfall | 80 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -17°C / 2°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 4 km/h / 2 mph | |
| Snowfall | 105.9 cm / 41.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 100 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Skardu in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Skardu's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherSkardu's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Skardu in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Winter shutdown
1 Dec – 28 FebOff-season shutdownClosuresThe Deosai road is shut, most hotels close and the flights from Islamabad are cancelled for days when cloud fills the gorge. The few who do come are here for the frozen lakes and the cold-desert dunes.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 106 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Skardu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Skardu?
Skardu in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Skardu?
- January in Skardu: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Skardu on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Skardu in January?
- In January, Skardu averages a daily high of -7.3°C and a low of -13.7°C, with about 79.8 mm of rain over roughly 14.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Skardu in January?
- Skardu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 100 in January.
- Does it snow in Skardu in January?
- Skardu sees roughly 105.9 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Skardu
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Similar destinations in South Asia — January
Within 300 km: Leh's Ladakhi Losar around 1 Dec – 10 Jan, and Gulmarg's Ski season around 20 Dec – 10 Apr.